syndication

noun

syn·​di·​ca·​tion ˌsin-də-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce syndication (audio)
Synonyms of syndicationnext
1
: an act or instance of forming a syndicate or bringing something under the control of a syndicate
real estate syndication
2
a
: the act of selling something (such as a newspaper column or television series) for publication or broadcast to multiple newspapers, periodicals, websites, stations, etc.
the syndication of news articles and video footage
b
: the state of being syndicated to multiple newspapers, periodicals, websites, stations, etc.
a popular TV show that has made millions in syndication

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That move by the duo behind Desilu Productions invented the concept of TV syndication and the blueprint for residuals. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 In the second quarter of this year, the show commanded more than 92 million viewers across linear TV and syndication. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 Reunion films, fan conventions, and a steady stream of syndication have kept the Walton family — and its cast — in circulation long after the original goodnights echoed across the airwaves. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026 Well, with the announcement of the new partnership between NBCUniversal’s Peacock and YouTube, DTC sure looks like just one playing card in a very old deck called syndication. — Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for syndication

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of syndication was in 1874

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